Camp Information
Tuition: $180/per camp which includes a $20 supply fee. An $80 non-refundable deposit is required for each camp registration and the remaining $100 to be paid by the first day of camp. Camp size is limited and availability is on a first come-first served basis.
Camps are 8:30-12:30. Children bring a bag lunch. We are a nut-free school.
Treasure Hunt #1 ~ 6/17 - 6/21
Join us for a different treasure hunt every day. We will search for treasure with help from the fairies in our school, in our backyard, in our neighborhood, and park. We will make maps, and keep an eye out for goblins.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll ~ 6/24 - 6/28
Dance is a universal language. No matter where you are in the world, you find dance and the powerful need for movement and expression. Professional ballet dancer/teacher Phaedra and the always-ready-for-a-hoedown Plum Tree teachers will be exploring movement with you.
Fairies and Elves ~ 7/1 - 7/5
Magic is afoot at Plum Tree School as we explore the natural world of fairies and elves. From fairy houses to elvin crowns we will create a world of magical wonder. Through stories, songs, games, and adventure we will learn more about our friends the mysterious and sometimes mischievous Fae!
Nature Week #1 ~ 7/8 - 7/12
Spend the week outside in the Plum Tree yard and at Manito Park, exploring and appreciating nature. We will notice local insects, animals, and plants and contemplate their connections. We will make art from natural materials, and have a blast being immersed in nature play!
Tell Me A Tale #1 ~ 7/15 - 7/19
From the beginning of time, we have told stories. Stories teach us, entertain us, and bring us together. In this camp, we will be telling all kinds of tales from the silly to the sublime, from fable to rhyme. We will create and celebrate all aspects of storytime.
Dragon Tales ~ 7/22 - 7/26
What could be more fun than building forts, chasing dragons, constructing moats in the sand box, making magic wands to transform a dragon into.....something....and making our own dragon fighting capes?! This week we explore one of our favorite themes from childhood as we celebrate everything dragonesque.
As I See It - My world expressed through art ~ 7/29 - 8/2
This week we will play with different art media. We will be painting, making mono-prints, and working with clay along with other projects.
Treasure Hunt #2 ~ 8/5 - 8/9
Back by popular demand. We will be offering this camp twice this year! This camp will have a pirate theme while we search for hidden treasures.
Nature Week #2 ~ 8/12 - 8/16
Back by popular demand. We will be offering this camp twice this year! See the description above.
Tell Me a Tale #2 ~ 8/19 - 8/23
Back by popular demand. We will be offering this camp twice this year! See the description above.
Tuition: $160/per camp which includes a $20 supply fee. A $60 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration for each camp and the remaining $100 to be paid by the first day of camp. Camp size is limited and availability is on a first come-first served basis.
Camps are 1:30-5 pm
Let us know which camps you are interested in by filling in the names and dates of birth for the camp(s) you want. Please be sure to include the dates of birth for each child.
I'm in Charge of Celebrations ~ 7/8 - 7/12
Inspired by Byrd Baylor and Peter Parnall's classic picture book, we will be exploring celebrations from around the world and creating one of our own! Making lanterns, cooking special foods, and making music to help us connect with each other around a meaningful theme.
Making Our Way ~ 7/15 - 7/19
Art experiences on our journey to becoming our true selves. We'll spend time drawing and painting what we see in the natural world, creating sand mandalas, and tiny worlds from our imaginations.
Mindful Moments ~ 7/22 - 7/26
During this week we'll focus on the little moments, capturing them in watercolors to make our own books, sewing a pouch for pebble meditation, using our senses for a scavenger hunt in the park, and more.
Modern Art Club ~ 7/29 - 8/2
Make new friends and get to know some famous artists like Georgia O'Keeffe and Picasso. Try your hand at creating your own paintings, sculptures, and collages.
Water in Nature ~ 8/5 - 8/9
This week we will explore the wonders of water. We will bring our magnifiers, nets, and water colors to the pond. With stories and songs we'll discover how water is life. We'll dive into refreshing water fun with play and experimentation.
Children of the Earth & Sky ~ 8/12 - 8/16
We'll spend the week singing songs, telling stories, and playing games from around the world - a celebration of our human family.